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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-02-18

:, In this city, Feb. 1e. by Rev. Henry Blanchard,
fsL E rogers and Miss Alice E. Cummings,
N Lisbon Centre, Feb. IL. Phillip Larrabee OF
LiTch nI and Mrs. Mary E Stewart of Lewiston
IN Oorlnna, Feb. "A, Chas. S. Maynard of Ban
In Lewiston. Feb. IL, Fred A. Worthey of
ford. ~ 'sial Vi NUM-
In Ellsworth. Feb IL. Adm q. Fernald. Jr.. and
MISS Julia 5. Heath, both of Mt Desert
:, IN Waltham, Feb. s, Daniel Bradley and Miss
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-02-18
The City of Rlchm ond.

The Portland. Mt. Desert aid Machias
Steamboat Company will commence running
the steamers OF their line Tuesday. March s.,
making two trips per week, leaving Portland
every Tuesday and Friday evening at IL
~o'clocb. The City of Richmond has been
nut in excellent order and will be able to
meet all the requirements Of first class
steamboat service.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-02-18
DEATHS

In Ferry Village, Feb. 49, Thomas r. Beale
aged AZ years.
Az Woodfords. Feb. 16, Mrs. Marcy L., widow
OF me late L. L. Bennett. aged 81 years / month.
lFuneral on Saturday afternoon at O'Clock, al
vate. r.
In Deering. Feb. 16, Chas. F. Blanchard. aged
20 years month.
In Thomaston, Feb. 10, Mrs. Elizabeth Gun.
bingham, aged go years months.
IN lnomaston, Feb. 10, Abbie NJ. daughter Of
capt Timothy and Annie A. Murphy, aged le
In Ellsworth. Feb. IA, John Betterry, aged IS
years 10 months.
90 AZ Bar Harbor Feb. IL, Mrs. Annie Grant, aged
80 In Steu6en, Feb. !, Mrs. Alma j. Written, aged
In Charlestown Mass Feb. II, Lydia C., wife
noon. - "' "'eA'
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-02-18
grief JoTTtNcs.

1t was a bright, beautiful spring day yes
terday.
The dinner Of the Board of Trade will be
held about the 26th of March.
Ridgely Canton Of Odd Fellows are to
have a clam boil soon.
The house and land ON the northeasterly
corner Of Clark and Pine streets, has been
sold TO Mr.. Dresser for $3.50.
A license has been granted J. ID. Seaman
to keep victualling house at No. 800 Federal
street.
Portland lost three fishing vessels last
season with tonnage of 245.S7 tons, and a
value of $4,000.
A petition is in circulation among the la
dies for signatures opposing woman suf-
frage.
A number of presidents of western rail-
roads have applied for an opportunity to
test the Sewall car heater.
A meeting of the Board of Trade will be
called soon, probably tomorrow, to consider
securing greater facilities for the tranship-
ment Of grain at this port.
The Board of Fire Underwriters at their
meeting held yesterday afternoon. decided to
buy twenty-five oil cloth covers to be used
by the department in covering goods at fires.
Voters at the coming municipal election
will give in their ballots ON the condemna-
ton Of Market square for soldiers monu-
ment
Rev. Theodore Gerrish delivered his ad-
mirable lecture ON the battle of Gettysburg
at Free Street Baptist Church to a much
pleased audience last evening.
The steamer Oregon, of the Dominion
Line, sailed yesterday afternoon at $50
o'clock. She had very heavy cargo and
carried from this port twelve steerage pas
NJ. Thomas Shaw has leased Cliff Cot
tage, for next summer, to Mr. Abbott of
Cambridge, Mass. Mr.. J.. C. Cummings
has leased his cottage to Mr.. Lucien Snow,
and Mrs. Burr has leased hers to Capt. j.
s. Winslow.
Rev. A. 7. Dunn will conduct the Bible
class for the study of the International Sun
day School Lessons, at the Y. NC. A rooms,
this afternoon at 430 o'clock. Subjects
Abraham Pleading for Sodom"--Gen. xviii
1888. All interested in Bible study are cor
daily invited to attend.
A report has been in circulation that s. A.
Flutsch, who formerly kept the cafe on Mid
die street. has been shot as a deserter from
the Austrian army. The story has travelled
over TO Hungary and reached the ears of
Mr.. Flutsch, who has written to his friends
here that he is not deserter and hasn't
been shot.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-02-18

The committees report was accepted and
Mr.. Kicker was declared nominated. The
throwing Of the two kinds of ballots for Mr..
Kicker was due to the fact that some tickets
printed last year and bearing the name of
Horace H. Kicker were thrown last night
in place of this years ticket bearing the
name of III. II. Kicker"
While the vote for alderman was being
counted, Messrs. Milton Higgins, George
Townshend and w. w. Latham were ap
pointed committee to receive, sort and
count ballots for councilmen. 1t was voted
that the councilmen be ballotted for on one
ballot. The regular ticket bore the names of
Oman Adams. Frank II. Cushing and Alex
ander I. Laughlin. Slips were also distri-
buted bearing the name of Albert E. Perry.
Iha xrnfn foI x.1r
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-02-18

The Forest City Granulated Sugar is ac-
knowledged fully equal if not superior to
any in this country.
1t is guaranteed strictly pure and only the
highest grades of sugar used in its manufac-
ture.
1t lis kept exclusively by the best grocers
everywhere.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-02-18

Owing to illness, Mrs. Mclaughlin. who
was to speak at Free Street Church, Sunday
evening, February 20. has been obliged to
cancel her engagements in Maine.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-02-18

twice since then she has lowered her record,
first to 2.O9t at Lexington, Nov. II, 1884, and
then to the present figure, 2.0Sa, at Cleveland,
July 80 1885.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-02-18

At noon today an excellent lunch will be
served and thus capital opportunity will
be offered to our business men to get a din
ner without going home for it, In the eve
ming supper will be served from to p. m.
and avery pretty drama presented by the
Sister Dora Society.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-02-18
MUNICIPAL COURT,
BEFORE JUDGE GOULD

BEFORE JUDGE GOULD.
THURsDAY.-W endall wescott. Intoxication
Ten days In the county jail.
Frank W. Dalton. Larceny. Thirty days ii
the county iail.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-02-18
Via New Orleans 70 caIIfornIa

Messrs. Raymond s. Whitcomb will afford the
public another opportunity to make the trip to
California in elegant Pullman palace hotel cars
ria New Orleans the party leaving Boston March
Z. They have already sent two parties over the
above route, and the trip has proved so satisfac-
tory under their complete arrangements that they
have been requested to arrange another excursion
by that route. Circulars giving the full 49,,
these excursions will he mailadse>- detaiis Oh
w Ra,mond oae wasss-~1sD On application 10
school street Bostp,-, -inngton street, opposite
occunat,o lawyers Teachers, and others whose
IN gives but little exercise, should use
ICaIter's Little Liver Pills for torpid Liver and
biliOusness. One is dose.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-02-18
Martha Washington Fair.

The annual fair given by the Martha
Washington Society at Reception Hall yes
terday. was well attended. There was a
very pretty display Of useful and ornamental
articles, and capital opportunity will be af-
forded this afternoon and evening to all who
desire to make purchases. Last evening the
following programme was performed to a
highly pleased audience, Miss McEwen Of
floating as pianist. The violin playing of
Master Brett gave especial pleasure as well
as the reading Of Miss Noyes. The follow
ing was the programme:
Quartette-The Bridal Chorus.
Miss Greedy, Mrs. N9yes, Messrs. Colby and
Watts:
Reading-Whistling in Heaven. Mrs Parker
pnto,hK-iast Nlgnt Miss Greedy
Violin SolO-ll PURITAN. Master Brett
Duett-Oh Mayst Though Dream of Me......
Miss Greedy and Mrs. Noyes.
Reading. ...,..................Mi Miss Minnie Moves
Dohs ,......,............. MISS Greedy
neduhig,-I0o Late. Mrs. Parker
oong-lhe skipper. .....................Mr Watts
Quartette-Slunber Song Observation-Disclosures.
MISS Greely, Mrs. Noyes, Messrs. Colby and
Watts.
AT noon today an excellent lunch will be
served and thus capital opportunity will
Ingan fTFwn -
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-02-18
MARRIAGES.

A success, winning their way-Mozzeltic
mems
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rew aDvERTIsEmENrs re-pA'

NEW ADvERTIsEnENF TO-DAY
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Rem0yal-MIss Ladd
ADJUSTMENTS.
Eighth Y. NJ. c. A.
FINANCIAL.
H. M Payson & Co.. 80 Exchange ST.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Ira f. Clark-4S2 Congress Street.
H. w. Johns Asbestos Boiler Coverings.
owen, Moore q 90.
Raymond Vacation Excursions
Rooms To Let.
situation Wanted
Wanted-Cast on Clothing
~ Per Cent Per Annum
Wanted-Old Gold and Silver
Piano for Sale.
$500 Buys ~ Interest
Wanted-Lades.
Wanted-iiO0t Crimpers
Fish Horns and Masks-Charles Day
Proposals for Dredging.
Copy Your Correspondence.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-02-18
CARD.

III WING permanently associated myself with
na, pa -. q. ATKINSON 4 Co.. house furnshers, cor
hsn eIi anu Middle streets, Portland, shall be
ppy 70 meet my friends in the State Of Maine at
r Fly new quarters. My twenty-five years expe
si SS ~ " tne business with Walter Corey & Co.,
my, mrn waller L. Corey Of the Portland Furni-
snv o M, warrants me In believing that can ell
isiaetiou. Assuring YOU mat we have one Of the
s rgost STOCKS OF carpets chamber sets and parlor
SUITS III the country TO select from, l remain
yours Very Respectfully,
oo,oo LORENZO T. DYER.
octzO diff
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-02-18
Is a Peculiar Medicine

Peculiar in the confidence it gains among all
classes of people one bottle always sells another
. Peculiar In the originality and effectiveness of
It's advertising, its methods are continually being
copied by competitors.
Do not be induced to buy other preparations
But be sure to get cite Peculiar Medicine %
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-02-18
TAKE NOTICE.
Saw Mill and Timber Land for
Sale.

STEAM saw mill, 6o-lnch circular saws, cutoff
- saws, planer, all in complete order
ABOUT ~ acres land for mill site and storage,
t nsoonl, boom franchise on Turtle Bay, an arm OF
Shasta county, California, on the California and
Oregon Railroad
ABOUT z,O0O acres timber land, consisting OF
sugar pine, pine and fir at six dollars per acre, on
III rm riVer, continent of the Sacramento, and on
, when orlve OF near 100000 feet Of logs was
. .ilaue last season More timber land can be OBJ
9aineu' Climate admits OF work all the year.
Large district to supply with lumber. win be
sold at bargain. Apply to
pa,,, BANK OF SHASTA COUNTY.
kedding, Feb. ], 1887. feb7eod1m
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-02-18
Hoods SarsapariIIa

Sold by all druggists. 81; six for So. Prepared
by q. l. HOOD q CO., Apothecaries, Lowell, Mass
.0,, 100 Doses One Dollar.
april d&W1ynrm
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-02-18
Peculiar

In many important points, Hoods Sarsaparilla is
dil1erent from and superior to other medicines.
REGULAR In combination, proportion and prepar-
alton Of ingredients, Hoods Sarsaparilla possess
es the full curative value of the best known rem
edies of the vegetable kingdom
Peculiar in strength and economy Hoods Sar-
saparilla Is the only medicine of which can truly
be said, 100 doses one dollar" Medicines In
larger and smaller bottles require larger doses,
and do not produce as good results as
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-02-18
Hoods sarsapariIIa

Peculiar in its medicinal merit, Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla accomplishes cures hitherto unknown. and
has won for itself the title of 1.-THE greatest blood
purifier ever discovered
Peculiar in its good name at home"-there is
more of Hoods Sarsaparilla sold in Lowell, where
1t Is made, than of all other blood purifiers
Peculiar in its phenomenal record of sales
abroad, no other preparation has ever attained
such popularity In so Short time 1t RALLY
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-05-07
4 sWINDLER

does not refer possible purchasers TO his
victims. The Atblophoros Co. gladly re-
fers sufferers from rheumatism, neuralgia,
sciatica, nervous or sick headache, kidney
and liver complaints 10 those who hare been
cured of these diseases by Athlophoros, and
will furnish names and addresses OF many
such persons to those desiring them. Ath-
lophoros is the only remedy for these dis-
eases tha, can stand such test
J.N. Atchison, Druggist, London, Ohio
saws: "AthIophoros has the best sale of any
rheumatic medicine ever sold. do not
hesitate in recommending il for rheuma
tism in every instance, as have witnessed
MANY wonderful cures from its use. | could
not begin to recollect the many different
cures il has made, but had | known |
would ever be asked that question could
have given hundred names at least. can
remember few names in the city that were
badly afflicted and owe their cure TO AthiO-
phoros, among them being T. j. Houston,
Mrs. W. ii. c. Mccoy, Mrs. Martha Ten
new, John Mitchell, Robert ID. Smith, and
NJ. NJ. Thomas. These are all well-known
citizens. and will confirm all | say if you
will call on them" During this conversa-
lOn MI L. d E1puSlOu HdPItncu III thc
store. Upon being questioned he said Il
have been subject to rheumatism for ten
years. Ihobbled down here withthe assist
ance of two canes, and bought my first bottle
of Athlophoros. In two hours after hook
the first dose l came back again to saw !
had no further use for the canes. From
that time grew better. After using three
bottles, which is four months ago, have
been free from rheumatism. My wife has
also used it for neuralgia. Its effect with her
was wonderful. 1t removed the pain almost
instantly"
Every druggist should keep Athlophoros
and Athlophoros Pills, but where they can,
not be bought OF the druggist the Athlo-
phoros Co, liz Wall St, New York, will
send either carriage paid on receipt OF
regular price, which is Sl.U0 per bottle
for Athlophoros and SOC for Pills.
For liver and kidney diseases dyspepsia. in
digestion, weakness. nervous debility, diseases
of women, constipation, headache, impure
blood. &c, Athlophoros Pills are unequaled :
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-05-07

Upon being vigorously pumped by Gin
cinnati Post reporter, General Keifer gave
the facts as TO the milk which has soured
in General Boynton's cocoanut. General
Keifer said
The first pretended cause-mark you,
prer randed-was that threw open the press
gallery 10 the ladies. Ii was lie. II was
the result of the action of the House. and
he knew it. He has had other pretended
causes, which are also lie. The fact is he
counted on me to cal through the Nc
Garrahan bill. He expected TO be a million
are. | am not 0yerstaiing ii. as that bill
would have involv 1 $4,000. 900. Not ody
W 40 understood any .h'ng a. 1ut the matter
c ,uld doubt that Boy nt IN was - be a bene-
ficiaiy Well. | didn't force that bill. /
hay emit said as much about it 10 auyf2dy
as this, and it must not go intD the news
ptpers. The loss of expectations has pos
sioly aft cted this mans mind. The Conn
M TcidI viii publish anything he writes,
. nd so he avails bimself of every OppoI ID
nity to alta k NE. He Objocts 10 my wit
nesses as not being reliable. Well, they
were not my friends. they We're his. had
never spoken TO them on the subject. You
c N understand that no slight cause or one
at did not affect him personally or very
seriously could account for his mania. But
,hen this should not appear in the papers.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-05-07

" "..- .ss-s.-. s-..sss -s-.-.-.
The meetings in the city Of Springfield vii
be held from I:S0 m. to p. m. on Monday
May %, 1857, at the following places:
First ward-Sheriff's Office.
| Second ward-Western engine house.
| Third ward-Central engine house.
Fourth ward
| Fifth ward
Sixth ward-Mayor's Office.
Seventh wsrd-Southern engine house.
Eighth ward-Lagonda avenue engine house
Ninth ward
The meetings in the various townships and
precincts will be held May q. 1857, Saturday
Time and places as foil, VS.:
Donnelsville precinct at Donnellsville. p,
m. to sp. m.
Medway precinct at the usual place. 6 p. m
to p. m.
New Carlisle precinct at Town hall, s p. m.
to 5 p. m.
Lawrenceville precinct at No. II school
house. p. IN. to p. m,
fremont precinct at 5. H. Jones's office. p.
IN. To p. IN.
Green township at Township house. 6 D. H.
to 8 p. m.
Harmony township at Plattsburg. p. m. to
Sp: m.
Madriyer township at Enon.6 p. m. to p. m.
Pleasant township at Township house, p.
Pike township at Center school house, p.
m. TO 6 D. IN.
Mooreield township at Kenton school house
and At New Mooreheld, p. m. 10 Pm
south Charleston precinct at Town hall. p.
Selma precinct at Lott 4 Wolford's shop. e
D. IN. TO p. m.
Springfield township at west county build
ing. p. m. to p. m.
Where no place for holding meetings is des
ignated In this call, they will be held at the
usual place for holding elections.
J. :. MTLEs. President.
j. c. HOLLOWAY, Secretary.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-05-07

Our old friend, General Comfy, of the
Toledo Commercial. is evidently trying TO
ruin us. and We shall walk clear around
him, when We 90 to Toledo. Why We
shall do this may be inferred from this par.
ag1anh from the Gel er is pen:
In order to calm the fears of our prohibi-
tion friend, of the REPUBLIC, We take
pleasure in saying that the big wine cask
has in il SC, 600 gallons Of wine, the best
and purest in the world: and if that will
not satisfy his appetite, there are other,
smaller. 1000 gallon kegs standing around
that hold $50. 900 gallons. Allow Us to re-
mind the REPUBLIC that this is not only
the biggest thing of the kind in Toledo. but
in the world. Ii would do his prohibition
soul good 10 see il.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-05-07
OFFICIAL CALL
FOR THE
Republican County Convention.

The republican voters Of Clark county are
requested to meet AT the places and the
dates hereinafter designated. for the purpose
q selecting delegates TO the republican county
convention tobe held at the Efigwam. corner
Of Main and Center STREETS in the city OF
Springfield. Ohio, on Wednesday, May p, lSs1
at lU:3U O'Clock a m. said convention will also
select delegates 20 represent Clark county In
the republican state convention. The follow
ing manner Of selecting delegates has been
adopted by the central committee. And dele
gates selected In any other manner will not be
allowed to participate in the preliminary or
gauiZation Of the convention. Officers Of the
primary meetings are requested 10 promptly
reDort 10 the secretary Of the central commit
te, the mares of delegates selected in accord
ance with this cali. At the hours herein
named for ths meetings in the various town
ships, precinL.s and wards, the republicans
present shall organize by selecting chair
man, secretary, assistant secretary and two
judges. Delegates shall be selected by ballot
and no ticket shall contain more names than
the township, pr ecinct er ward is entitled to
in the convention.
The name of each person NOti 1g shall oe re-
corded before the ballot is received by the
judges. And the receptacle for the ballots
shall be kept in conspicuous place. and shall
not be passed around to receive the ballots.
The persons equal to the number of delegates
TO which township precs net or ward is en-
titled TO IN the convention receiving the
highest number Of votes shall be the delegates
And the same number receiving the next
highest vote snail be The alteThates. The basis
Of representation is cue delegate for every
twenty votes east fOr J. 5. Robinson for sec
retary Of state. And an addit onal delegate
for any fractional parG OF twenty III excess of
ten. The appOrtionment being as follows:
R4yh hAf malls vi ipaf a
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-05-07
We Are Chuck FUN

Of business, says Mr.. Brandon. of r. F.
Brandon x Co. Never saw any thing like
it. Selling at the rate of 60 TO IS pianos
and organs per month. The fruits of their
ha work and fair dealings are now being
gathered in abundance.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-05-07

The following is from the Dayton Herald;
If there is anything above another that
makes Springfield editor feel like throw
up his hat and using his scissors with IT,
doubled energy, ii is to see the name of his
village coupled with that of Dayton.
That shows our magnianmity. There is
nothing mean about us.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-05-07

We find the following in the Toledo
Evening Bee:
The Titfin I61Gr1iSer intimates that the
indictment of John +. Norris. for black
mail is simply held ever him. not for trial.
but for the protection of parties against
whom ii is supposed he is able 10 make III
tereSting developments. Even hint OF
this kind is not creditable To any section,
and the Seneca authorities should show up
the merits of the case
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-05-07

Let us have cheap fuel in Springfield
from some source. by some means
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-05-07

The San Francisco Cdli thinks second
term would add nothing TO Cleveland's 5
fame. We believe il. His first hasn't
added ANYTHING to il.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-05-07

Foraker forever - is the war cry. "At
least for two years more. viii be the re
sponse of the people.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-05-07

The New York SIMS weather eye squlnt
out. rather coquettishly, at Blaine.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-05-07

We should send over lot of cowboys to
perform at the American exhibition at
London. They could relieve the monotony
of Buffalo Bits performances.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-05-07

Dana versus Dawson bids fair to prove
a very interesting case. Dawson VIII
have good deal of explaining to do.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-05-07

Society people in New York have not de
cided that it is in good form TO Use the tele-
phone Perhaps it is because such use is
not English, YOU know"
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-05-07

Nurat HalStead. is with single eXcer
tion. the most Wnconscionable liar III the
universe. Era.
The ahle editor evidently doesn't forget
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-05-07
SATURDAY EVENING. MAY !. 1887.
CUR HIGH WATER MARK:

The indianapolis Nelcs is soon to print 1
big trade issue.